1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 239 kg more than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (302 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Granada |
Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3868 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |